Nurse - Tuam Respite Service

Ability West; Tuam; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Ability West in Tuam, Ireland, is seeking a qualified nurse to support individuals in a respite environment. The role requires adaptability, a person-centred approach, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, engaging activities.

The position is 33 hours per week, with opportunities to contribute to planning, reviews and training, delivering high-quality care in a supportive setting, helping individuals make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and

Qualifications

• Possession of a nursing qualification and current registration.
• Experience with people with intellectual disability.
• Full driving license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team with a person-centred philosophy.
• Participate in person-centred planning and individual reviews.
• Attend team meetings and training, contributing to team performance management.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Nursing qualification (R.N.I.D./R.G.N./S.R.N./R.P.N.)

Job description

We are looking for a qualified nurse who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of the individuals they support within a respite environment. Someone who is open to change and aims to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations with the opportunity for new experiences.

If successful you will be required to work in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy, participate in person-centred planning, individual reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and actively contribute to team based performance management.

Essential Criteria

• Possession of a nursing or recognised nursing qualification e.g. R.N.I.D., R.G.N, S.R.N., R.P.N., including current registration with An Bord Altranais agus Cnaimhseachais na hEireann.
• Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability.
• Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team or on one's own initiative.
• Flexibility and the capacity to embrace change in response to the identified needs of people we support.

Contract Available: 33 hours per week.

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